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micronutrient

A vitamin or mineral required in small quantities by an organism for the maintenance of normal physiological functions.
Noun
pl: micronutrients

This term specifically targets the biological necessity of elements that the body cannot synthesize in sufficient quantities. It carries a clinical and scientific connotation, typically appearing in medical journals, nutritional labels, or agricultural reports to describe the precise chemical requirements for health.

Because it refers to a specific category of nutrients, it is used to distinguish trace elements from macronutrients like proteins and fats. The focus is on the critical nature of the substance despite the minute volume required for the organism to function correctly.

Meanings

Noun

A vitamin or mineral required in small quantities by an organism for the maintenance of normal physiological functions.

The soil was depleted of essential micronutrients like zinc and copper.

Examples

Vitamins and minerals are the primary types of micronutrient found in a balanced diet.

Vitamins and minerals are the primary types of micronutrient found in a balanced diet.

Health

I wonder if this supplement provides every essential micronutrient my body needs.

I wonder if this supplement provides every essential micronutrient my body needs.

A lack of a specific micronutrient can lead to serious health complications over time.

A lack of a specific micronutrient can lead to serious health complications over time.

Health

The soil in this region is depleted of the micronutrient zinc.

The soil in this region is depleted of the micronutrient zinc.

Trivia

You should eat more leafy greens to ensure you get enough micronutrients.

Health

The researcher analyzed how each micronutrient affects cellular metabolism.

The researcher analyzed how each micronutrient affects cellular metabolism.

School Life

Is it possible to get every necessary micronutrient from a vegan diet?

Is it possible to get every necessary micronutrient from a vegan diet?

The patient showed signs of a severe micronutrient deficiency.

The patient showed signs of a severe micronutrient deficiency.

Health

Fortified cereals are designed to add a missing micronutrient to the daily diet.

Fortified cereals are designed to add a missing micronutrient to the daily diet.

Health

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